Money, money, money.

Who pays on dates nowadays? That's what I really want to know.

Money is a point of contention for many couples: married, dating, shacking up, whatever. Some couples have too much money and not enough time for each other; other couples are pinching pennies. Sometimes, one partner is picking up the financial slack of the other person. Who is going to pay for dinner this time? How much was the Christmas gift he got for you?

Just as money makes the world go round, it's a pretty big deal in relationships, too. Often times, men willingly pay and women willingly put out. Even exchange? Questionable. (aka NO.)

The couples who have mastered the art of the dollar are the ones who understand the concept of 50/50. You pay this time, I catch the bill next time.

Let's put it in different terms. Relationships are unhealthy when one person devotes more time than the other person. Those types of relationships do not work because one person is making more of an investment. So, why isn't it the same way with money? Why is it fair for one person to expel all of their cash while the other person sits back and relies on their hot figure to pull them through?

Oh, and let me make a note to those long-distance relationships. Those are even MORE of a monetary investment because you're spending money on travel...expensive, kids. Expensive.

Sometimes, women don't realize the assumptions they make when it comes to money. At the end of the day, everyone works hard for those dollar bills and whether someone has 100K or 2 pennies, it still feels the same when they reach into their pocket and give it up.

Love freely,

tY